Ready for Kanye organization established with FEC

While many have poked fun at rapper, producer and fashion entrepreneur Kanye West's announcement—perhaps jokingly—that he would seek the presidency in 2020, one Republican leader is running with the idea.

Kanye West accepts the Video Vanguard Award at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles, August 30, 2015.

Speaking with CNBC, Craig—who is also part of the Baltimore County GOP leadership in addition to his new role as the Ready for Kanye chairman—said he was a fan of West, and he thought the musician could help the country.

"He would bring an interesting dialogue to the political debate," Craig said. "His stances on some of the pressing issues of the day would be welcome."

"He's someone who is pro-entrepreneurship, pro-small business, but at the same time speaks out against corporatism," Craig said, adding that the rapper has also criticized the education system and the war on drugs.

Craig said his work in support of West is coming from his own personal beliefs, not as a member of the Maryland GOP.

When contacted by CNBC, a representative for the Baltimore County Republican Party said she did not know of Craig's FEC filing.